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An environmental-law center is suing the state Department of Natural Resources over the agency’s refusal to hand over records related to diverting Lake Michigan water for the plant Foxconn Technology Group is building in southeast Wisconsin.
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Advocates sue DNR over water records for Foxconn diversion
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Gymnastics coach accepts plea deal in child porn case
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Cape-wearing lawyer pleads guilty to theft
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Turning the page
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Walker says Wisconsin governor powers will remain strong
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GOP legislation would ease rules for complying with tax breaks
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Milwaukee Co. correctional officer accused of abusing inmate
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Jury acquits Fox Crossing judge accused of stalking clerk
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Justices won’t hear states’ appeal over Planned Parenthood
Case Digests
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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Garrion Smith appeals an amended judgment of conviction for aggravated battery and for fourth-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
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Breach of Contract – Promissory Estoppel
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Court Error – Trial Transcripts
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Eviction – CAM Charges
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OWI – 6th Amendment Violation
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Attorney Fees – Preclusion
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Retaliation Claim
Commentary
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CRITIC’S CORNER: The oldest tricks in the interrogation book
Interrogators have tricks to get suspects to waive their Miranda rights and, once those are waived, to confess to crimes. But a confession won’t do the state any good unless a prosecutor can use it at trial.
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FAMILY LAW: Court to look at when grandparents’ visitation rights can infringe on children’s well-being
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View from around the state: Voters need to send a message through ‘dark store’ referendum
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END OF AN AGE: Courts halt deference to agencies’ conclusions of law
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FAMOUSLY UNPREPARED: Is Aretha the latest to be inviting a family wealth dispute?
